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Public Works Technician

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2025
Brief Description

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, is hiring a Public Works Technician to join our Opelika, AL team in the street maintenance department. This position is responsible for performing manual labor and operating departmental equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment such as backhoes, jackhammers, chain saws, lawn mowers, chippers, leaf machines, weed eaters, concrete saws, paint strippers, or tractors with bush hogs in compliance with OSHA and ESG safety regulations.
  • Mow and trim assigned property; remove brush, tree limbs, and leaves with chipper and leaf machines; clean alleys and right-of-ways; trim hedges and sidewalks.
  • Plant and fertilize trees, shrubs and flowers as directed; spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
  • Perform cleaning tasks in assigned area, such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash receptacles, cleaning grit screens or grates, picking up trash/debris, or hauling refuse and recycling material to landfill.
  • Repair sidewalks and other concrete areas; resurface and repair roadways; maintain roadway curbs, crosswalks, and stop bars; finish concrete; clear roadways of debris.
  • Performs minor building repairs, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs and/or painting tasks; assist with maintenance of departmental equipment; fuel trucks.
  • Assist in sodding and landscaping property; assist with storm clean up; repair fences; remove animal carcasses from roadways.
  • Clean and repair drainage structures; lay pipelines; expose existing utility lines to aid heavy equipment operator and keep operator away from obstacles
  • Assist with the installation, cleaning and maintenance of roadway traffic and informational signs
  • Assist with the preparation of public events, festivals, parades and ceremonies, including installation of decorations, assembling stages and structures, and maintaining garbage disposal bins during an event.
  • Direct and control traffic at work sites.
  • Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
  • Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with all ESG policies.

Qualifications

Prefer six months of related experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training. Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.

Knowledge Of

  • Basic math to include addition and subtraction.

Skill In

  • Handling or using machines, tools, equipment or relevant work aids. Job involves some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate equipment.

Ability To

  • Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
  • Perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problem-solving required; requires normal attention for accurate results.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis.

The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. Join our team today and help us shape the environmental infrastructure for municipal, private, and federal clients.

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Summary

Our Company

ESG Operations, an Inframark Company, provides full-service operation, maintenance, management, and consulting services to governmental and private sector entities. ESG provides innovative, state-of-the-art, environmentally sound solutions for our clients’ unique needs. We provide every employee with cutting-edge tools, training, and technology which has resulted in ESG’s recognition as a leader in the utility operations and public works management industry. Learn more about us at www.esginc.net and www.inframark.com.

About Inframark

Inframark, LLC (www.inframark.com) is an industry-leading applied technology and solutions firm focused on water and infrastructure operation and maintenance across the U.S. By integrating automation and intelligent data solutions in water and wastewater operations and maintenance, management of community infrastructure, and data systems integration, Inframark can provide unparalleled service. With over 40 years of experience managing water-related infrastructure, the company employs approximately 3,000 people, serving over 400 clients in 30 states. Inframark manages facilities that can treat a billion gallons of drinking water and wastewater daily.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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